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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8096059 | Dynamic bow alignment, analysis and repair apparatus and system A dynamic bow alignment, analysis and repair apparatus and system comprises an adjustable frame allowing the frame to adjust to fit any size bow. An air ram is used to controllably draw the shooting string as needed. A reference laser alignment module is mounted to ... | 01/17/2012 |
| 7946048 | Shooting calibration systems and methods The present invention relates to target acquisition and related systems and devices, and more particularly to telescopic gunsights and associated equipment used to achieve shooting accuracy at, for example, close ranges, medium ranges and extreme ranges. The present... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7913410 | Device for measuring overall length of a firearm A measuring device for measuring the overall length of a firearm is constructed with a rectangular base with a back plate affixed perpendicular to the base. One end of the base is fixed with a plate attached perpendicular to the base. The other side of the device ha... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7716845 | Universal headspace gauge This apparatus is designed to accurately measure or compare loaded or unloaded ammunition cartridges of all shapes and sizes. It measures between the base of a cartridge and any of its flat or tapered surfaces above. This apparatus is comprised of an adjustable v-bl... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7712225 | Shooting calibration systems and methods The present invention relates to target acquisition and related systems and devices, and more particularly to telescopic gunsights and associated equipment used to achieve shooting accuracy at, for example, close ranges, medium ranges and extreme ranges. The present... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7360532 | Apparatus and method for calibrating an archery bow An apparatus for calibrating an archery bow sight consists of support member 200 that is slidingly attached to Base Member 100, Support Leg Male Couplings 320, 321, 322 are attached to base member 100, base support legs 300, 301, 302 | 04/22/2008 |
| 7322297 | Cannelured frangible projectile and method of canneluring a frangible projectile A method of canneluring a frangible projectile includes the steps of rotating the projectile at a high speed, and cutting the cannelure into the projectile to form a frangible cannelured projectile. To ensure that the body is not damaged during cutting, the cutting ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7318429 | Utility tool device for an archery bow A utility tool device for an archery bow. The device comprises one or more tools which are commonly used by archers for the proper maintenance, repair and operation of a bow. These tools include: a nock wrench, one or more Allen wrenches, a broadhead wrench, a shot ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7310904 | Method and means for adjusting the scope of a firearm A scope adjustment calculating apparatus and method for calculating adjustment to a scope on a firearm is disclosed. The scope adjustment calculating device displays multiple input criteria including: a plurality of division of minute of angle for a scope, a plurali... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7304728 | Test device and method for laser alignment calibration A novel test device and method for calibrating the alignment of a laser beam emitted from a laser metrology tool with respect to a target area on a substrate. The test device includes a laser-sensitive material having a calibration pattern that includes a target poi... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7287338 | Gauge for measuring gun dimensions A firearm measuring device for measuring all external dimensions of a firearm is comprised of an elongated rectangular caliper body member having measurement indicia inscribed thereon. A pair of jaws affixed on the caliper body member, one jaw affixed to a carriage ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7171776 | Weapon sight having analog on-target indicators A device has structure that can support the device on a weapon, and a range portion that specifies a range to a target. A sensor portion provides sensor information representing an orientation of the device, and an electronic control portion is responsive to sensor ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7143679 | Cannelured frangible cartridge and method of canneluring a frangible projectible A method of canneluring a frangible projectile includes the steps of rotating the projectile at a high speed, and cutting the cannelure into the projectile to form a frangible cannelured projectile. To ensure that the body is not damaged during cutting, the cutting ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7140117 | Dartboard positioning device and method A dartboard positioning device and method includes a housing that has a back wall, a front wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, a top wall and a bottom wall. The back wall is arcuate and abuttable against an edge of a dartboard. A center mark indicator is po... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7117626 | Magazine feed lips gauge An apparatus for testing a clearance between feed lips of an ammunition magazine includes a generally T-shaped member including a support portion and a measuring portion that is generally perpendicular to the support portion; the measuring portion including first an... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7065897 | Fastener grip length selector A fastener grip length selector includes a housing having a first section and a second section, and a gauge fitted with the second section of the housing and including a spindle that reaches into the first section of the housing. The fastener grip length selector en... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7032494 | Clampable bipod A shooting device, including at least one of a barrel, a rail and a stock, and a clampable bipod. The clampable bipod includes a clamp which is releasably clamped to at least one of the barrel, the rail and the stock, and a first leg and a second leg connected to th... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7024788 | Datum point adaptor for vehicle gauging apparatus A datum point adaptor (1) is secured to reference points such as holes, bolts or studs, which form measurement reference points for measuring the alignment of vehicles, especially in the case of collisions and panel beating. The datum point adaptor (1)... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7013772 | Method and apparatus for arrow shaft truing A method and an apparatus for truing the interface between an arrow shaft or insert and the arrow tip is provided. A squaring tool having a frame with at least one V-shaped channel supports an arrow shaft in parallel with the frame longitudinal axis. A cutting tool ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6901676 | Eccentric bushing inspection device A device and method are provided for inspecting an eccentric bushing having interior and exterior surfaces. The device includes a fixed roller and a pair of movable rollers disposed in a triangular configuration. The eccentric roller is disposed between the fixable ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6865507 | Thickness gauge for meat products In combination, a meat product selected from the group consisting of beef, pork, chicken, turkey, fowl and fish and a thickness gauge for meat products. The thickness gauge includes a base platform and a generally upright stand mounted on the base platform. A thickn... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6845567 | Apparatus for gun scope adjustment A method and apparatus for improving the accuracy of a telescopic sight used on a projectile weapon. The method allows an individual to effectively and efficiently “sight in” their firearm sight based on performance shot pattern in a target at pre-determined ran... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6830659 | Apparatus for measuring the wear of a doctor blade and method in measuring the wear of a doctor blade and in controlling a paper machine An apparatus for measuring wear of a doctor blade includes measuring members placed around the doctor blade for measuring at least one dimension of the doctor blade. The measuring members are arranged to permit longitudinal movement of the doctor blade between the d... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6813840 | Rectroreflecting metrology target marker device The device comprises a target member (4) and a support (1) for supporting the target member. The support includes a receptacle head (12) for the target member, including a housing (15) open to the outside via an outwardly flared frustocon... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6718645 | Measuring tool and adjusting tool for ammunition A measuring device for measuring the concentricity of cartridges (30, 31), more particularly rifle cartridges, is essentially composed of a main body (1) provided with chambers (2) for cartridges of one or a plurality of calibers. The cartridges... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6637122 | Apparatus and method for servicing a bow The invention relates a bow vice that permits easy leveling of the vice in a horizontal plane. The vice has a base with a plurality of securing holes and having a base pocket on a first surface; a pivoting block having an attachment member for holding an ... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6615531 | Range finder A range finder for hunting applications. In one embodiment, a range finder includes a cylindrical main housing, a range finder circuit, a display housing, a display and one or more brackets. The range finder circuit is contained in the main housing. The d... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6527647 | Pool training device The present invention is a pool training device, including a base configured to be placed on a pool tabletop surface, a mounting mechanism secured to the base, and a truncated circular element perpendicular to and attached to the base via the mounting mec... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6473980 | Infrared laser transmitter alignment verifier and targeting system A relatively inexpensive system is provided for detecting and visually indicating the relative location of the impact on a target of an invisible infrared laser beam emitted from a small arms transmitter (SAT) mounted on a combat rifle. A plurality of red... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6370787 | Measuring machine A measuring machine having a base (10), a touch signal probe (P), a moving mechanism (20) for retaining the touch signal probe (P) movably in three-dimensional directions, and a controller (60) for controlling a movement of the moving mechanism (20) and f... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6134793 | Bow sight alignment system A laser is adapted for attachment to an arrow such that a beam projected from the laser is colinear with an axis of a shaft of the arrow. A first target has a first marking and a second marking thereon. The first and second markings are positioned such th... | 10/24/2000 |
| 5983879 | Bow mount and process for tuning a bow A bow mount includes a support member, a frame member, and two clamping arms. The clamping arms are spaced from each other and extend laterally from the front side of the frame member. A bow is secured in the clamping arms. The frame member is then rotate... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5758432 | Initiator positioning tool A tool is provided for the consistent positioning of a tube initiator agat the inside wall of a casing of an explosive device a fixed height above the bottom of the casing. The tool has a base plate with at least one hole formed therein that is sized to ... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5644853 | Broadhead aligner A device for aligning a broadhead on an arrow shaft supports the shaft for rotation about its axis while the head is received in a centering fixture comprising a block of magnetic material having a tapered recess therein. The block is held by a permanent ... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5604989 | Shotgun barrel bore checking gauge A thin, flat gauge for determining the size of the bore of a shotgun, the gauge having a width, the dimension of which is stepped, the width of the steps decreasing from the top of the gauge to the bottom. Alternatively, the gauge may be tapered from wide... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5570513 | Headspace gauge Apparatus for measuring the headspace of the case of a cartridge using a caliper having a fixed blade and a movable blade composing a body member attached to one of the blades of the caliper. The body member has a longitudinally extending bore into which ... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5546667 | Adjustable cartridge case gauge The invention relates to an adjustable cartridge case gauge comprising a head portion adjacent to the shoulder of the case and a foot portion adjacent to the surface of the breech, the construction being such that the distance between the head portion and... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5533272 | Method and device for determining the straightness and balance of an arrow A method is provided for determining the straightness and balance of an archery arrow having a longitudinal axis and a magnetically attractive tip. The method comprises providing a magnet located in an elevated position, suspending the arrow by its tip fr... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5435071 | Method and device for determining the straightness and balance of an arrow A method is provided for determining the straightness and balance of an archery arrow having a longitudinal axis and a magnetically attractive tip. The method comprises providing a magnet located in an elevated position, suspending the arrow by its tip fr... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5375337 | Hand gun sighting device A device for assisting in the adjustment of sights for a hand gun including a base elongated in the direction of the axis of the barrel of the gun. The forward end of the base includes a pair of lateral spaced support legs, and the rear of the base includ... | 12/27/1994 |
